Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey (97) dives on a fumble by Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) after Hoyer was sacked by Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey (97) dives on a fumble by Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) after Hoyer was sacked by Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the second ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) gets sacked by Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) and loses control of the ball during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) gets sacked by Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) and loses control of the ball during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium ... more

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) dives into the end zone after breaking away from Houston Texans defensive back Rahim Moore (26) for a 7-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) dives into the end zone after breaking away from Houston Texans defensive back Rahim Moore (26) for a 7-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of ... more

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) intercepts a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) intercepts a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. ... more

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates one of his touchdowns during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates one of his touchdowns during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Texans wide receiver Cecil Shorts (18) tries to catch a pass against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Phillip Gaines (23) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans wide receiver Cecil Shorts (18) tries to catch a pass against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Phillip Gaines (23) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) is nearly sacked by Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Tamba Hali (91) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) scores his touchdown over Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) scores his touchdown over Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) celebrates his touchdown with center Ben Jones (60) and Houston Alfred Blue (28) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) beats Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jamell Fleming (30) for a 2-point conversion during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) beats Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jamell Fleming (30) for a 2-point conversion during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, ... more

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) drops to the ground on a quarterback keeper as Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) comes in for the tackle during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) drops to the ground on a quarterback keeper as Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) comes in for the tackle during the first quarter of an NFL ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) reacts after looking for a pass interference call in the end zone during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) reacts after looking for a pass interference call in the end zone during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver Cecil Shorts (18) tries to recover a botched pass as Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Tamba Hali (91) dives for the loose ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans wide receiver Cecil Shorts (18) tries to recover a botched pass as Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Tamba Hali (91) dives for the loose ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) fumbles as he is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) fumbles as he is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver Cecil Shorts (18) tries to get his hands on a pass from quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans wide receiver Cecil Shorts (18) tries to get his hands on a pass from quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( ... more

Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) knocks down a pass by Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) knocks down a pass by Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) reacts after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) without a helmet during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) reacts after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) without a helmet during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) is throws a pass as he is pressured by Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) is throws a pass as he is pressured by Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on ... more

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) is brought down by Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) is brought down by Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett ... more

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien reacts as he screams at a referee after believing there had been pass interference on receiver Nate Washington (85) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien reacts as he screams at a referee after believing there had been pass interference on receiver Nate Washington (85) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at ... more

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) drops back to pass the ball during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) drops back to pass the ball during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) reacts after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) without a helmet during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) reacts after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) without a helmet during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. ... more

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Keith Mumphery (12) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver Keith Mumphery (12) reaches up for the pass as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) covered him during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans wide receiver Keith Mumphery (12) reaches up for the pass as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) covered him during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) reacts after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) without a helmet during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) reacts after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) without a helmet during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. ... more

Houston Texans tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz (87) gets up ended on the sideline during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Texans tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz (87) gets up ended on the sideline during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) lands on his elbow and toes as he catches a pass during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) lands on his elbow and toes as he catches a pass during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) looks at the scoreboard during a time out with quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) looks at the scoreboard during a time out with quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, ... more

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) runs the ball in front of Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) comes in to tackle Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) as he ran the ball during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) comes in to tackle Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) as he ran the ball during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey (97) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey (97) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) walks off the field after a fourth down during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) walks off the field after a fourth down during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) on the sideline after getting replaced by quarterback Ryan Mallett during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) on the sideline after getting replaced by quarterback Ryan Mallett during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) reacts after connecting on a pass to wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) reacts after connecting on a pass to wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( ... more

Houston Texans tackle Duane Brown (76) grimaces on the field after a play during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Texans tackle Duane Brown (76) grimaces on the field after a play during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) walks off the field after the Texans loss to Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) walks off the field after the Texans loss to Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more

Houston Texans linebacker John Simon (51) brings down Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans linebacker John Simon (51) brings down Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Mallett runs out onto the field as the team is introduced before the season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Mallett runs out onto the field as the team is introduced before the season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) and cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) in the tunnel before the start of the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) and cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) in the tunnel before the start of the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen ... more